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Solo Tone

Subdivisions

Rush

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson ES-355 (likely 1976 model, as used by Alex Lifeson on Signals era studio recordings)
AmpMarshall 100W amp head (likely JMP or JCM800, as used in Signals era studio sessions)

Amp Settings

gain6.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1982 (Signals album). Gear based on era-specific interviews and known studio usage. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio solo section.

Tone Character(10)
singing sustainliquid lead tonelush modulation swirlpronounced flanger effectsmooth, compressed attackrich harmonic overtonesclear note separationambient spaciousnesscutting midrange presencetight, articulate phrasing

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate-level phrasing, expressive bends, and control of sustain and vibrato, but does not involve advanced speed or complex techniques.

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